That "that is" was not Jianxing Zhenren's answer, but Mingxin Zhenren's answer.

As soon as Liu Yunqing finished speaking, everyone in the room noticed that someone was outside the door.

Upon hearing the reply, I turned around and saw a cold-faced female cultivator in a snow-blue Taoist robe, with her hair styled in a high Taoist bun and a long sword on her back, push open the door and walk in.

Liu Yunqing was already considered tall, but Mingxin Zhenren was a full head taller than her.

When they are close enough to look each other in the eye and speak, Liu Yunqing needs to tilt her head back slightly.

Not only is Master Mingxin tall, but he is also not slender. Instead, he has extremely smooth muscle lines and his whole body is full of power.

With a small, square step, he stood there, still and unmoved, like a clump of bamboo clinging to the green hills, upright and elegant.

Her relaxed and open face needs no extra makeup; her eyebrows and eyes are naturally defined, exuding a refreshing quality like bamboo.

Liu Yunqing thought to himself that "fine orchids and jade trees" should not be a term exclusively used to describe a handsome young man; it would be more fitting to describe Master Mingxin.

Perhaps it was because Liu Yunqing's gaze was too intense, after bowing to the others, Master Mingxin turned to Liu Yunqing and took the initiative to greet him:

"Is this the fellow Daoist Zhenru who can contend with the Heavenly Fortune?"

Before Liu Yunqing could speak, Master Mingxin nodded again and said:

"Your bone age is less than thirty, your early Golden Core cultivation is stable, and your aura is refined. You are very impressive!"

No one dislikes hearing nice words, especially someone like Master Mingxin, who disdains small talk and pleasantries; the kind words he speaks are particularly comforting.

Liu Yunqing smiled, clasped his hands in return, and said:

"When Heaven grants a good opportunity, there is no reason not to seize it."

"However, compared to innate talent, Fellow Daoist Mingxin's courage and determination to disperse his cultivation and start over is even more admirable."

Master Mingxin had heard many kind words about rebuilding one's skills, some sincere, some polite, and some flattering, but she didn't care.

Liu Yunqing's response to the praise was not merely polite humility; it actually won over Mingxin Zhenren.

People who are excessively arrogant and ignorant are essentially the same as those who are excessively hypocritical and humble; both are equally detestable.

Having cast aside his past and begun anew, Master Mingxin admires those who face themselves with equanimity.

Upon their first meeting, after only a few brief exchanges, a strange sense of mutual appreciation arose in their hearts.

In such an atmosphere, the connection between close friends is most acute.

Zhuo Ying's dark, clear eyes swept over the two of them, and he smiled as he said to Liu Yunqing:

"Tsk, it's true what they say, old is never as good as new, even with friends!"

The relationship between Zhuo Ying and Liu Yunqing was built on long-term interaction and the gradual development of their friendship, not on this kind of instant kinship upon first meeting.

Liu Yunqing sensed a hint of jealousy in his words and found it somewhat amusing:

"Oh, I never would have guessed that Master Zhuo, who is so obsessed with formations, would ever be jealous?"

Master Mingxin's clear eyes swept over them, and he seemed to realize something. He bowed to Zhuo Ying and said in a serious tone:

"I've heard that among Daoist Yi Nian of the Tai Xuan Sect, there's a disciple surnamed Zhuo whose array formations are exceptional. I suppose this must be Fellow Daoist Zhuo?"

"Fellow Daoist Zhuo, rest assured, I admire Fellow Daoist Zhenru, but I am not here to ruin your friendship."

Zhuo Ying had only been joking earlier, but Mingxin Zhenren's serious tone made her feel embarrassed.

Just as I was thinking about what to say, I heard Master Jianxing say:

"Fellow Daoist Yun Zhao is also arriving soon."

After saying this, he subconsciously glanced at Liu Yunqing.

The room, which was not particularly cheerful but was relaxed and harmonious, suddenly became less pleasant because of those words.

Zhuo Ying is not like Ruan Qing or Feng Piaopiao; she can't utter those kinds of muttering complaints.

Liu Yunqing only ever wanted to take action and had no desire to talk to Liu Yunzhao.

But she still had some questions in her mind.

Both she and Meng Shu possess fire spiritual roots. Zhuo Ying's strength lies in her mastery of formations, while Jian Xing Zhenren possesses a metal spiritual root and is currently the strongest and most powerful cultivator at the Golden Core stage.

The True Man Mingxin of the Wuji Sword Sect possesses a mutated lightning spiritual root, making him a natural nemesis of evil spirits.

In addition to healing, the pills refined by the Shangqing Sect also have a restraining effect on evil spirits.

There is also Wuchen of Fanyin Temple, a Buddhist practitioner who cultivates merit, who is naturally resistant to evil spirits.

It's understandable that these people participated in this mission, but what's Liu Yunzhao, with his water elemental root, doing here?

We can't just force ourselves into tasks that are completely unsuitable for us just to gain fame or popularity, can we?

An overly pure water spirit root is most easily tainted by evil spirits; it can't be used as bait, can it?

These are questions that not only Liu Yunqing is thinking about, but anyone with a modicum of intelligence would be thinking about.

However, since no one wanted to make the atmosphere too tense, everyone chose to remain silent.

There must be a reason why the older generation arranged for someone to come.

With this self-comforting mindset, the group calmly welcomed Liu Yunzhao's arrival.

"Fellow Daoists, shall we first discuss the task assignments after entering the Ghost Market?"

After Liu Yunzhao sat down, he took the initiative to inquire about important matters.

Liu Yunqing didn't even lift her eyelids, nor did she say a word.

When dealing with people he had no desire to befriend, Master Mingxin appeared somewhat aloof, remaining silent just like Liu Yunqing.

Zhuo Ying was even more focused on keeping her eyes down and her mind at ease.

For some reason, Meng Shu didn't respond to Liu Yunzhao and instead turned her attention to Jian Xing Zhenren.

Master Jianxing smiled gently and said in a soft voice:

"The situation at the Ghost Market is unpredictable. We don't have much useful information. It would be better if we each used our strengths to explore it first before making any plans."

Liu Yunzhao frowned, but didn't know how to refute it. After thinking for a moment, he could only say:

"The basic investigation method needs to be decided first. We need to think about whether to act collectively or in groups."

Jian Xingzhen's smile remained warm as he patiently explained:

"Naturally, we will explore separately, but it's not too late to discuss this when Fellow Daoist Wuxiu arrives; it's just a matter of a few words."

Liu Yunzhao was no fool. From the attitude of the group when she arrived and from these few simple exchanges, she knew that the people in this group would not be under her command for the time being.

Therefore, after Master Jianxing finished speaking, she said no more and waited with the others for Master Wuxiu to arrive.

We're also waiting for the ghost market to open.

The Ghost Market opened eight days later, and the Fragranceless Immortal rushed there as fast as he could, arriving on the night of the seventh day.

Only after seeing the Odorless Immortal in person did Liu Yunqing understand why Zhuo Ying had said he was a divine being.

It was indeed quite miraculous. After all, as a cultivator, she rarely saw someone covered in small pouches, each containing a pill the size of a longan.

"Hey everyone, please forgive me for keeping you waiting."

As the Odorless Immortal spoke, he didn't exchange many pleasantries with anyone. With a flick of his wrist, he presented each person with a storage bag.

"I arrived a little late because I was trying to refine some life-saving treasures for everyone."

As he spoke, he walked up to Liu Yunqing and Zhuo Ying, and gave them two extra storage bags, saying:

"Here, these two were entrusted to me by Junior Brother Feng to be given to you two."